What injury is Yordan Alvarez dealing with?
The Houston Astros are set to face the Washington Nationals in a spring training game on Tuesday, but they will be missing star outfielder Yordan Alvarez, who is sidelined with a recent injury.
Yordan Alvarez has officially been ruled out for Tuesday’s game due to a sore thumb, as reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The injury occurred during batting practice on Sunday, when Alvarez played in a game against the New York Mets.
Chas McCormick will take Alvarez’s spot in the lineup for Tuesday’s game. Fortunately, the injury is not considered serious, and manager Joe Espada anticipates the 27-year-old star will be back in the outfield by Wednesday.
The Astros can relax knowing that Alvarez isn’t expected to miss much time. The hope is that he’ll be ready for Opening Day against the Mets. As one of the league’s top hitters, Houston will likely rely on his bat throughout the season.
